Leon Edwards shocked the world last August when he knocked out Kamaru Usman to claim the UFC welterweight title, but now the pair will settle their differences once and for all in what should be a thrilling trilogy fight. 

Can Edwards cement his status as the top welterweight in the UFC? Or will Usman regain the title and spoil Edwards' homecoming? 

Here's everything you need to know about Edwards vs. Usman 3. 

When is Edwards vs. Usman 3? Date, start time

• Date: Saturday, March 18
• Start time: 9 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET
• Main event cagewalks (approx): 12 a.m. GMT / 8 p.m. ET

The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 12 a.m. GMT / 8 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

What channel/stream is Edwards vs. Usman 3?

• U.S.: ESPN+ PPV
• UK: BT Sport Boxing Office

Fans in the U.S. will be able to watch the fight on ESPN+ PPV (click here for more information), while the fight will be available to purchase on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.  

Where is Edwards vs. Usman 3? 

The fight will take place at the O2 Arena in London. 

Leon Edwards record and bio

• Nationality: British
• Age: 31
• Height: 6' 2"
• Reach: 74"
• Total fights: 23
• Record: 20-3-0

Kamaru Usman record and bio

• Nationality: Nigerian
• Age: 35
• Height: 6' 0"
• Reach: 76"
• Total fights: 22
• Record: 20-2-0

Edwards vs. Usman 3 card

Main card

• Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman; For Edwards' UFC welterweight title 
• Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev; Lightweight
• Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena; Welterweight
• Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O'Neill; Women's flyweight
• Marvin Verttori vs. Roman Dolidze; Middleweight

Prelims

• Jack Shore vs. Makwan Amirkhani; Featherweight
• Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales; Lightweight
• Sam Patterson vs. Yanal Ashmoz; Lightweight
• Muhammed Mokaev vs. Jafel Filho; Flyweight

Early prelims

• Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos; Featherweight
• Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic; Middleweight
• Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina; Women's flyweight
• Jai Herbert vs. L'udovit Klein; Lightweight
• Julianna Miller vs. Veronica Macedo; Women's flyweight